This elegant version of a hearty, traditional dish is easy to make using your blender or food processor.

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cups: 8

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 L) beef broth
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Ontario Cabbage
  • 1 small Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 1 medium Ontario Potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) parsley
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dill weed
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) sliced beets undrained
  • 1 cup (250 mL) tomato juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar
  • Garnish: Sour cream

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, except beets, tomato juice and vinegar, in a large saucepan.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Remove bay leaf.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 minutes.  Purée in blender or food processor until smooth.  Serve hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream.

Microwave Method:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Place all ingredients, except beets, tomato juice and vinegar, in a 3-quart (3 L) microwave-safe bowl or casserole.  Cover and cook at High for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Stir occasionally.  Remove bay leaf.  Add remaining ingredients and cook at High for 5 minutes.  Purée in blender or food processor until smooth.  Serve hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutritional information

  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 14 grams
  • Calories: 64
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 680 mg